The Presidency of James Madison is discussed and ranked. Happy 250th America!

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The Presidency of Thomas Jefferson is discussed and ranked.

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The man, the myth, the legend makes his first appearance on the podcast. Dr. Dan Oberg aka "Swedish Dan" from the Swedish Defence University discusses Japan in World War II, bushido, and recreates his story from the shores of Saipan.

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The 50th episode is here!

Jon and Craig discuss Swedish defense of their homeland with the one and only Patrik Schwartz from the Swedish Defence University.

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Craig and Jon discuss a recent article published by the Council of Foreign Relations on the top ten best and worst foreign policy decisions in American history.

Link to article: https://www.cfr.org/ten-best-ten-worst-us-foreign-policy-decisions/

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Jon and Craig sit down with the once and future President of the Society of Military History, Dr. Bryon Greenwald to discuss the societies role in military history and how it helps educate warfighters.

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The Presidency of John Adams is discussed and ranked.

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The American Presidential series begins with the ranking of George Washington. The podcast will rank all Presidents from Washington to Bush I.

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Craig and Jon discuss the "pleasant" rivalry between West Point and Annapolis, as well as the annual football game. Elite guests include COL Cole Pinheiro (USA) and LtCol Mark Nostro (USMC). Also, shots fired at VMI graduates!

The podcast returns with two elite graduates of VMI, CAPT Derek "T-Bone" Fix and Lt. Col. Jimbo Hayes to discuss the history and legacy of VMI.